3rd Grade Checkpoint #2 Review

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What part of a turtle is most likely to become a fossil?

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The turtle's shell.

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What are the preserved remains of a plant or animal that lived long ago called?

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Fossils.

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What part of a shark is most likely to become a fossil?

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The shark's teeth.

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What is something a scientist cannot learn about a dinosaur from its fossil?

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The skin color of the dinosaur.

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What is the definition of a fossil?

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The remains or traces of plants and animals from long ago.

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Why are hard parts of animals more likely to become fossils?

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Because they are more durable and can withstand the conditions necessary for fossilization.

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What types of organisms can become fossils?

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Both plants and animals.

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What is the process called when an organism becomes a fossil?

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Fossilization.

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Can fossils provide information about the environment in which the organism lived?

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Yes, fossils can provide clues about the past environment.

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What is one method scientists use to date fossils?

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Radiometric dating.